What You'll Do

We are looking for a Backend Engineering Intern to join the Identity - Access Control team. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that builds authorization systems and account linking capabilities in our identity platform. You will drive forward a project in our account services with mentorship from an experienced team of developers.

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In this role, you will

Contribute to scalable distributed systems that impact millions of players worldwide and power games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys
Take ownership of project delivery from idea to implementation through testing to production
Work with cloud technologies like DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, and more
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to determine the most effective technical solutions
Participate in team rituals (standup, planning, retrospectives)

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What we're looking for

Proficiency in Java or a similar object-oriented programming language
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related technical field. Bonus points for college coursework in systems, databases, and web applications
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate in a highly-collaborative environment
Nice-to-have: Familiarity with cloud technologies

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About the company

Epic Games

Company overview

Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company best known for Fortnite and the Epic Games Store, and also builds Unreal Engine, a widely used real-time 3D creation tool. Epic Games serves both players and creators, with products that span games, developer tools, and creator ecosystems like UEFN. The company also supports a broader developer community through learning resources tied to Unreal Engine. Epic Games is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and operates globally.

Locations and presence

Epic Games is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Roles are commonly tied to specific office hubs, while the internship program explicitly supports both work-from-home and in-office setups depending on role and team.

Palpable Score

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Epic Games offers consistent entry points through year-round internships that include recent graduates, plus a detailed Early Career Guide that spells out skills, portfolios, and career paths for beginners. Hiring transparency is decent for early-career candidates because Epic Games outlines typical internship steps and recruiting windows, and many job ads include clear pay ranges by location. The main limit is that public proof of early-career outcomes is patchy, and company-wide shocks like the 2023 layoffs add uncertainty around conversion and longer-term stability.

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